Important safety instructions
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2. Important safety instructions
2.1
Intended use
The purpose of the HygieneBox is to provide feed delivery to calves, provide support of the fully
automatic cleaning function, record the movements of the teat during consumption of the feed
and control the automatic feed delivery start function.
2.2
Target group
2.2.1
Necessary qualifications of the owner
The owner must be a trained farmer or have good practical experience in farming. He must
know the relevant accident prevention regulations and generally accepted safety regulations.
2.2.2
Necessary qualifications of the service technician
Only trained service technicians are authorized to install, commission, maintain and repair the
HygieneBox/HygieneBox Teat Lock.
Service technicians are specialists with the appropriate qualifications. Service technicians are
able to assess the work assigned to them and detect potential risks on the basis of their tech-
nical training as well as their knowledge of the relevant standards. They are familiar with the
relevant accident prevention regulations, generally accepted safety regulations and country-
specific standards and provisions.
2.3
Residual risks
Hazards to health and life caused by the HygieneBox:
WARNING!
Danger from electric current
The automatic feeder to which the HygieneBox is connected is electrically operated.
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You must observe the general precautions for handling electrical equipment.
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Read the operating manual before operating the HygieneBox.
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Keep children away from the HygieneBox.
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Only use genuine spare parts from the manufacturer.
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Turn off the automatic feeders and disconnect the power plug before carrying out any main-
tenance or cleaning work on the HygieneBox.
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The electrical system of the HygieneBox can present the following special hazards:
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Electrical discharge
. If there is an electrical discharge or voltage breakdown, electric
current flows through parts of the HygieneBox that are normally insulated. Touching the
unit can cause a fatal electric shock. The HygieneBox must be checked regularly for
electrical safety in compliance with national regulations (repeated inspection). Make
sure that a 30 mA residual current device (RCD) is installed.
